gerbil
noun
any of numerous small burrowing rodents of the genus Gerbillus and related genera, of Asia, Africa, and southern Russia, having long hind legs used for jumping.
gerbils
-
pluralof gerbil.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
People who for years are literally incapable of reason, much less getting their own dinner or finding the six baby gerbils that “somehow” got loose in the bedroom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2025
Domestic rats, color-pointed gerbils, and American minks can also carry the mutation.
From National Geographic ● Oct. 27, 2023
Several delicious foods that are safe for humans can be very dangerous for pets in general – not just cats and dogs, but also birds, reptiles and pocket pets like mice, hamsters and gerbils.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2022
Katheryn gobbled up information online about gerbils, hamsters and mice.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 13, 2021
The Krupniks had all been very glad when they finally gave the gerbils away.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
